What form number is issued to yachters for cruising?

• A. C.39
• B. C.47
• C. C.29
• D. C.31

Answer: (A)

The form used to authorize yachting cruising in Bahamian waters is Form C-39, the cruising permit. This document is issued by Bahamas Customs to visiting private pleasure craft and grants permission to cruise Within the Bahamas for a defined period. It records essential details about the vessel (name, registration, flag), the captain or owner, crew, port of entry, and the intended dates of stay, helping ensure the yacht is legally operating in Bahamian territory without undergoing full import formalities for the duration of the permit. The cruising permit is specifically for recreational sailing and visiting, not for cargo or permanent import, and it is what you present at entry (and upon departure, if required). The other form numbers relate to different customs processes and do not serve as the cruising permit for yachts.